Choice vs Selection

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Choice

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Selection

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 ChoiceSelection
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/sɪˈlekʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/sɪˈlekʃn/"]/
SignificadoThe act of picking one option from a group.Choosing something from a group.
ExemploYou have to make a choice between the blue dress and the red one.The selection of participants for the study was conducted fairly.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõescareful, good, informed, make, be faced with, face, by choice, from choice, out of choice, clear, free, first, have, exercise, give somebody, choice about, choice as to, choice between, freedom of choice, have little choice but to do something, have no choice but to do something, excellent, good, happy, regret, defend, justify, choice as, choice for, choice of, good, wide, limited, have, offer, limit, be available (to somebody), be open to somebody, choice of, be spoilt for choicecareful, random, initial, make, base on, win, criteria, policy, procedure, selection as, selection for, varied, wide, random, contain, include, play, selection from, selection of, broad, comprehensive, extensive, offer, find, feature, selection of
Antônimosobligation, restrictionrejection, dismissal, exclusion
Erros comunsUsing 'choice' incorrectly as a verb. It's a noun., Confusing 'choice' with 'option'; they are related but not identical., Saying 'make a choice' instead of 'make choices' when multiple options are available.Confused with 'selection' vs 'collection', Using 'selecting' as a noun instead of 'selection', Mixing up 'selection' with 'election'
Notas de usoUsed in various contexts where options are available. Appropriate in both casual and formal conversations, but avoid in highly technical discussions about options.Used in both formal and informal contexts. More common in academic writing or discussions about choices. Avoid in casual conversation unless clearly discussing options.

Perguntas frequentes: Choice vs Selection

Qual é a diferença entre Choice e Selection?

Choice: The act of picking one option from a group. Selection: Choosing something from a group.

Choice e Selection estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Choice: A2, Selection: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Choice e Selection de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Choice e Selection são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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